This bill establishes an independent Commission on American Leadership in Robotics to study how the United States can maintain and improve its competitiveness in robotics technology. The 18-member commission, composed of experts appointed by congressional leaders and the President, will examine robotics as it relates to interstate and foreign commerce, economic competitiveness, and national security, then recommend policies to Congress and the federal government. The commission must submit an interim report within one year and a final report within two years of its establishment, with the commission itself terminating 18 months after the final report is submitted. The bill provides the commission with broad authority to access federal information, hire staff and consultants, and receive support from federal agencies like the Department of Commerce, though it does not specify a dedicated budget amount. The commission will focus on areas including domestic robotics competitiveness, technological advantages in industrial and commercial sectors, international robotics developments, workforce development, supply chain issues, and public-private partnerships to advance robotics manufacturing and innovation in the United States.
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